Chapter 713, Floating
Yan Mansion, Flower Room.
"Where's that pot of Clivia I had my eye on before?"
Yan Yishuang was tired of reading, so she brought her maid to the greenhouse to appreciate the flowers. After a round, she didn't see her beloved orchids, so she asked the flower farmer who took care of the flowers.
The flower farmer leaned over and said, "That pot of Clivia was taken away by Miss Gan Tang who was with Grandma."
Yan Yishuang frowned: "I remember that sister-in-law doesn't like orchids."
At this time, the maid Liuyun beside him spoke up: "It must be the third and fourth ladies of the Han family. They are not polite at all. This is the second time."
"Last time, the young lady fell in love with the chrysanthemums, and because Miss Han San said she liked them, Grandma gave them to her without saying a word. This time, I wonder if it is Miss Han San or Miss Han Si who likes the Clivia?" Her tone was quite complaining.
Yan Yishuang's face turned pale after hearing this, but she still reprimanded Liuyun: "Do you think you can make up stories about my sister-in-law? Pay attention to what you should and shouldn't say."
Liuyun quickly admitted his mistake and glanced at his daughter's face. Knowing that she also disliked the two girls from the Han family, he was not too scared and smiled and changed the subject: "Girl, let's look at other flowers."
Yan Yishuang walked around the greenhouse, but her favorite Clivia was gone, so she lost interest in appreciating the flowers. She took a few glances and left. On the way back, she passed by Yan Wenxiu's yard and heard laughter coming from inside.
“Miss, do you want to go in and meet the two girls from the Han family?”
Yan Yishuang said indifferently: "No."
The Han family prided themselves on being a family of earls. When the Yan family's daughter-in-law first visited them, she was annoyed by the arrogance she displayed from time to time.
Seeing her daughter's gloomy face, Liuyun thought for a moment and said, "Miss, how about I go and tell the Grandmother that you were the one who ordered that pot of Clivia? Then, I think the Grandmother won't give it to Miss Han San and the others."
Yan Yishuang shook her head, a hint of sneer on her lips: "I'm just a concubine's daughter. How could my sister-in-law lose face for her two younger sisters because of me? Even if she gets it back, she will be furious. It's better not to ask for trouble."
Liuyun suddenly stopped talking.
At this time, the two saw Pingtong, the maidservant beside Madam Li, leading a group of people hurriedly towards the Chuihua Gate.
Liuyun quickly grabbed a servant girl who was able to speak: "Good sister, what are you doing?"
The maid smiled and said, "The eldest lady is back. The carriage has arrived at the door. Madam asked us to go and welcome her."
Hearing this, Yan Yi's eyes lit up and a look of joy flashed across her face: "Big sister is back!" There was an expectation in her tone that she herself was not aware of.
"Let's go, let's go to grandma's yard and wait."
Liuyun saw a smile on his girl's face and immediately said, "Girl, you miss the elder girl too, right?"
Yan Yishuang was stunned. Do you want to? A blank look flashed across her eyes. She only knew that if her elder sister was at home, the girl from the Han family would never be ranked ahead of the girl from the Yan family.
Yan Wenxiu's courtyard.
When Han Xinran heard the news that Daohua had returned, she quickly handed her son to the wet nurse and went into the inner room to change her clothes.
Miss Han San saw this and asked curiously, "Second sister, what are you in such a hurry for?"
Han Xinran smiled and said, "My elder sister is back. Come with me to see her later."
Fourth Miss Han's eyes flickered. "Is that the Princess of Shengping County whom the Emperor bestowed upon her?"
Han Xinran smiled and nodded: "It's her."
Miss Han San hurriedly asked, "Second sister, there are rumors out there that Four Seasons Villa was gifted to the Princess of Shengping by the Emperor. Is this true?"
Han Xinran nodded: "It's true."
Miss Han San's eyes suddenly lit up, and she quickly came to Han Xinran's side: "Second sister, I heard that there is a hot spring waterfall in Four Seasons Villa. We haven't dipped in it yet. Find a chance to talk to the Princess of Shengping and ask her to invite us over to play."
Han Xinran nodded Miss Han San's head and said with a smile: "If you want to take a hot spring bath, you have to get along well with the eldest sister. I can't make decisions for her."
Fourth Miss Han tilted her head and asked, "Second sister, you are her eldest sister-in-law. If this sister-in-law speaks, how can the younger sister-in-law not respond?"
Han Xinran paused for a moment. If the sister-in-law of another family spoke, the sister-in-law would most likely agree, but she was not sure about the one in their family.
"Okay, stop talking about this and let's go to the old lady's yard."
As he said this, he motioned to the wet nurse to hold her son and follow.
When Han Xinran arrived with the two girls from the Han family, Old Lady Yan's room was bustling with activity and the old lady's laughter could be heard from afar.
Miss Han San and Miss Han Si followed Han Xinran into the house, and the first thing they saw was the young girl in green sitting next to Old Lady Yan with a bright and innocent smile.
She had skin as delicate as white jade, a slender and graceful figure, a charming smile and beautiful eyes. The light in the whole room seemed to be focused on her.
"Big sister!"
While Miss Han San and Miss Han Si were still in a daze, Han Xinran had already walked up to them with a smile, took Daohua's hand, and exchanged pleasantries.
"These are my second uncle's two younger sisters."
Han Xinran smiled and introduced Miss Han San and Miss Han Si to Daohua: "This is Xinrong, the third child in our family; this is Xinmei, the fourth child. They are both younger than you, so they can be considered your sisters."
Following Han Xinran's words, Miss Han San and Miss Han Si immediately greeted her with a smile: "Sister Yan!"
Daohua looked at the two of them and returned the greeting with a smile: "Miss Han San, Miss Han Si!"
When Han Xinran heard Daohua's name, there was a moment's pause on his face, while Yan Yishuang, Yan Yihan and Yan Yile smiled at each other quickly.
Daohua had already shifted her gaze to her little nephew in the nanny's arms. Smiling, she walked over and shook his little hand, "Little Mingyuan, do you still remember your aunt?"
Seeing her daughter's curious look, Madam Li smiled and said, "Mingyuan is still young. You've been away from home for several months, so he must not remember you. Hug him and let him get familiar with you."
Daohua immediately smiled and nodded, reached out to hug her little nephew, and sat on the old lady's step.
After a while, the little guy started giggling.
Old Lady Yan immediately smiled and said, "Mingyuan likes his aunt."
At this time, the maid came up with washed cherries and strawberries.
Madam Li invited Miss Han San and Miss Han Si to eat fruit.
Looking at the people in the room, each with a plate of cherries and strawberries in front of them, Miss Han San smiled and said, "Cherries and strawberries are rare fruits. A while ago, my grandmother said she wanted to eat cherries, but my father looked for them for a long time and couldn't find any. It's my second sister who is lucky. She can eat them whenever she wants."
Hearing this, Daohua, who was teasing her nephew, paused, quickly glanced at Miss Han San, and then heard her sister-in-law speak anxiously.
"Why didn't you tell me about this? Since Grandma wants to eat it, I'll give her my portion."
After marrying into the Yan family, she never lacked seasonal fruits to eat. Even some fruits that could not be bought outside could be eaten often.
Upon hearing this, Madam Li frowned immediately. "It's just a few cherries. Since Old Madam Han wants to eat some, I'll prepare some for you when the two girls leave."
Using the allowance to give to others, isn't this a slap in the face of the Yan family? It makes the Yan family seem so stingy.
Han Xinran immediately laughed: "Thank you, mother."
Daohua glanced at Han Xinran, a strange look flashed across her eyes. Even she noticed that her mother was angry, so why did her sister-in-law look so happy?
After lunch, Daohua returned to the yard to rest.
Guyu and Lixia came with Madam Li and the others. They tidied up the yard early and arranged everything according to Daohua's preferences.
Daohua walked around and nodded with satisfaction. After taking a bath and washing up, she called Guyu and asked, "Did anything happen at home while I was away?"
Guyu smiled and replied, "Our family just arrived in the capital. Apart from inviting relatives and friends to have a meal once, the old lady and the wife took the female relatives to visit the Han family. There is nothing else."
Daohua nodded, thought for a moment, and asked, "Did my sister-in-law make my mother angry?"
Guyu hesitated for a moment: "I don't know about this, but after the eldest lady returned to the capital, she often came back to the Han family, and the two girls from the Han family also often came to our house."
Daohua raised an eyebrow: "Often?"
Guyu nodded and said, "Sometimes the Han family would send people to look for Grandma, but she would go back as soon as they called her. Often, she would leave in the morning and come back in the evening. Once, she even stayed overnight at the Han family before returning."
Daohua frowned: "Did sister-in-law tell mother beforehand?"
Guyu shook his head: "I just sent someone back temporarily to tell him."
Daohua chuckled, "Sister-in-law, have you become arrogant after having so many good times?"
(End of this chapter)
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